CONSERVATION LEGACY

EIN: 841450808 501(c)(3) Youth Development

DURANGO, CO

Total Revenue
$57,421,813
Total Expenses
$53,473,508
Total Assets
$22,511,638
Net Assets
$17,016,272
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
AMY SOVOCOOL
Phone
9704031149
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CONSERVATION LEGACY, founded in 1998, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $57.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $53.5M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

CONSERVATION LEGACY ENGAGES FUTURE LEADERS WHO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE OUR NATION'S LANDS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE.IN 2024, CONSERVATION LEGACY ENGAGED 2,524 PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETED OVER 1.5 MILLION SERVICE HOURS ON PUBLIC LAND AND IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. PROJECTS HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE THE IMPROVEMENT OF OVER 500,000 ACRES OF LAND, AND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF OVER 1,000 MILES OF TRAILS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $17,253,469 Revenue: $686,548

STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS - STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH SERVICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND PRESERVE OUR NATURAL RESOURCES...

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STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS - STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH SERVICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND PRESERVE OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. PARTICIPANTS WORK WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES, TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NONPROFITS BUILDING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY, DEVELOPING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS, AND SUPPORTING ECOSYSTEM HEALTH. IN 2024, THE STEWARDS PROGRAM COMPLETED 1,390,852 HOURS OF SERVICE, WHICH INCLUDED THE IMPROVEMENT OF 374,232 ACRES OF LAND.

Program 2
Expenses: $8,262,654 Revenue: $1,883,245

SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS (SCC) OPERATES CONSERVATION SERVICE PROGRAMS ACROSS SOUTHERN COLORADO AND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO THAT ENGAGE YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND VETERANS ON PUBLIC LANDS. SCC WORKS TO...

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SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS (SCC) OPERATES CONSERVATION SERVICE PROGRAMS ACROSS SOUTHERN COLORADO AND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO THAT ENGAGE YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND VETERANS ON PUBLIC LANDS. SCC WORKS TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS FOR POSITIVE GROWTH THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP, AND COMPASSION TOWARDS OUR LANDS AND COMMUNITIES. IN 2024, SCC COMPLETED 218,557 HOURS OF SERVICE, IMPROVED 5,802 ACRES OF LAND, 28,539 ACRES WERE MAPPED/SURVEYED AND 353 MILES OF TRAIL WERE MAINTAINED/CONSTRUCTED.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,244,816 Revenue: $1,283,389

ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS (ALCC) OPERATES PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY THOUGH PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA. THE PROGRAM'S VISION IS TO LEAD INDIGENOUS NATIONS BACK TO...

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ANCESTRAL LANDS CONSERVATION CORPS (ALCC) OPERATES PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY THOUGH PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA. THE PROGRAM'S VISION IS TO LEAD INDIGENOUS NATIONS BACK TO ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL WELL-BEING BY ENGAGING UNDERREPRESENTED INDIGENOUS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN CONSERVATION SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT RECONNECT PARTICIPANTS TO THE LAND, THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE, AND THEIR TRADITIONS. IN 2024, ALCC COMPLETED 155,120 HOURS OF SERVICE, IMPROVED 4,007 ACRES OF LAND AND MAINTAINED OR CREATED 80 MILES OF TRAIL.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $51,532,563
Program Service Revenue $5,754,180
Investment Income $-27,911
Other Revenue $162,981
TOTAL REVENUE $57,421,813

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $43,923,787
Fundraising Expenses $174,493
Program Expenses $49,039,524
Other Expenses $9,549,721
TOTAL EXPENSES $53,473,508

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $57,421,813 $48,539,469 +0.2%
Expenses $53,473,508 $45,584,994 +0.2%
Net Income $3,948,305 $2,954,475 +0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
2326
Volunteers
21182

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$326,787
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA NORBY SECRETARY - UNTIL 10/24, CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MURAKI CHAIR - UNTIL 10/24, DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN HALL VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY - AS OF 10/24 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN HEALY DIRECTOR - UNTIL 10/24, TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY HANSEN TREASURER - UNTIL 10/24, DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER BICKNELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CJ GOULDING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE HUBBARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KOBY LANGLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE THREATT TAYLOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY SOVOCOOL PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$190,857 $5,895 $196,752
ANDREA MOSHER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - AS OF 08/24 40.00
Officer
$38,394 $2,405 $40,799
RHONDA ARMSTRONG SR. DIR. OF FINANCE - UNTIL 05/24 40.00
Officer
$85,223 $4,013 $89,236
RICHARD RUEHRWEIN SR. VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$151,757 $14,332 $166,089
KEVIN HEINER SR. VP OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$140,977 $9,738 $150,715
DANIEL GUTIERREZ SR. VP OF HR 40.00
Highest
$134,339 $4,146 $138,485
KRISTA ROGERS SR. VP OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$118,862 $9,096 $127,958
APRIL ELKINS BADTKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$103,250 $10,970 $114,220
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $57,421,813 $53,473,508 $22,511,638 $3,948,305
2023 $48,539,469 $45,584,994 $19,715,929 $2,954,475
2022 $36,970,899 $37,355,464 $16,266,153 $-384,565
2021 $35,042,031 $33,167,022 $15,495,354 $1,875,009
2020 $26,319,010 $26,880,354 $14,995,097 $-561,344
2019 $28,043,844 $27,690,927 $12,864,467 $352,917
2018 $25,613,898 $24,793,105 $11,963,478 $820,793
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